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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Columbus Realty Partners, Ltd., on Behalf of McKinney Seven 31, L.P., for Approval of a Meritorious Exception for Parkside at Craig Ranch Phase 1, Being Fewer than 42 Acres, Located on the Northwest Corner of Henneman Way and Alma Road
Summary
MEETING DATE: June 25, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
Anthony Satarino, Planner I
APPROVAL PROCESS: The Planning and Zoning Commission is the final approval authority for the proposed meritorious exception.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the proposed meritorious exception request due to lack of innovative design or exceptional quality and appearance.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: May 28, 2013 (Original Application)
June 6, 2013 (Revised Submittal)
June 19, 2013 (Revised Submittal)
June 20, 2013 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting a meritorious exception to the architectural standards section of the Green Tract Pattern Book (2012-07-36 attached) for Parkside at Craig Ranch Phase 1, a multiple-family residential project, generally located on the northwest corner of Alma Road and Henneman Way.
The applicant is requesting a meritorious exception to the approved Green Tract Pattern Book to exceed the allowed percentage of cementious panel and architectural metal allowed (both considered secondary finishing materials) for the front façade of each building (a maximum of 15% is allowed).